Fasil Kenema SC
 | ||||
| Full name | Fasil Kenema Sport Club | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname | The Emperors | |||
| Short name | FKSC | |||
| Founded | 1968 (1960 E.C.) | |||
| Ground | Fasiledes Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 20,000 | |||
| Manager | Wubetu Abate | |||
| League | Ethiopian Premier League | |||
| 2025–26 | 4th | |||
|
| ||||
Fasil Kenema Sport Club (Amharic: ፋሲል ከነማ ስፖርት ክለብ), also known as Fasil City, is a professional Ethiopian football club based in Gondar, Amhara Region. They play in the Ethiopian Premier League, the top division of football in Ethiopia.
History
[edit]Beginnings
[edit]Fasil Kenema is one of the oldest organized sport teams in Ethiopia. Established in 1968 (1960 E.C.), the club is named after the 17th century Ethiopian emperor Fasilides who ruled Ethiopia from its then capital city Gondar.
Promotion and relegation (2006–2016)
[edit]Having played for many years in the second division of Ethiopian football, the Ethiopian Higher League, the club earned its first promotion to the Premier League after the 2006–07 season. In their inaugural campaign, Fasil Kenema struggled to keep pace with most of the clubs. The club's stay in the top tier of Ethiopian football would be short-lived as the club was relegated back to the Higher League.
Return to the Premier League (2016–present)
[edit]It would take the club 8 years to reach the Premier League again, by virtue of becoming champions of the 2015–16 Higher League.[1] Fasil Kenema was able to place 6th in the 2016–2017 Premier League, securing their stay in the top tier.
During a game against Welwalo Adigrat, they became the beneficiaries of a bizarre own goal by the Welwalo Adigrat goalkeeper. The goal was crucial as it turned out to be the winner, handing Fasil Kenema all 3 points.[citation needed] Fasil was Ethiopia's representative in the 2019–20 and 2020–21 CAF Confederation Cup by virtue of the club capturing the 2019 Ethiopian Cup.[2][3] The club lifted its first league title after the 2020–21 season.[4]
Stadium
[edit]Fasil Kenema plays their home matches at Fasiledes Stadium in Gondar, Ethiopia.[5] Named after the city founder, emperor Fasilides, it has served the club since its creation. In 2010, the stadium underwent renovation funded by the local municipality and private donors.
Supporters
[edit]Fesil Kenema enjoys large support from residents of its home city and region of Gondar.[6] The supporter are known for their relentless display of song and dance.[5] The team is nicknamed "The Emperors" (አፄዎቹ) by its fans in reference to the great 17th century Ethiopian Emperor Fasilides.[7]
Continental record
[edit]- CAF Confederation Cup: 2 appearances
Players (2025)
[edit][10] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
|
Former managers
[edit]Honors
[edit]Domestic
[edit]- 2021
- 2019
- 2019
References
[edit]- ↑ Berhanu, Markos (2016-07-23). "Fasil Kenema FC secures promotion to Ethiopian Premier League". Ethiosports.com. Archived from the original on 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
- ↑ Berhanu, Markos (September 24, 2020). "Mekelle 70 Enderta And Fasil Kenema To represent Ethiopia In CAF Club Competitions". Ethiosports. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ↑ Berhanu, Markos (August 21, 2019). "CAF Confederation Cup: Fasil Kenema leaves for Dar es Salaam". Ethiosports. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ↑ Enyadike, Emeka (May 22, 2021). "Fasil Kenema get their trophy". Supersport. Archived from the original on July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- 1 2 Samson, Michael (February 27, 2017). "EPL Super Sunday clash Dedebit Vs Ethiopia Bunna". Capital Ethiopia. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ↑ Isabirye, David (Nov 20, 2017). "Mugerwa's Fassil Kenema wins, Odongkara's St George held". Kawowo Sports. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ↑ "Nine-man Bahir Dar hold Fasil Kenema". Ethiopian Premier League. January 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021.
- ↑ Berhanu, Markos (August 24, 2019). "Fasil Kenema crashes out of CAF Confederation Cup". Ethiosports. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ↑ Ben Malek, Fakhreddine (December 6, 2020). "Coupe de la CAF : L'US Monastir se qualifie in extremis". tunisienumerique. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Fasil Kenema". Soccer Ethiopia. Archived from the original on 2021-01-11.